Syria
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Syria
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Syria. Consulates: Damascus.
British citizens travelling to Syria
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Syrian citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Syrian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the United Kingdom’s consulate in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Ireland requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Syria
Syria requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Syrian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.